TM BBQ Club
February 23, 2021
Burning Questions with Butter’s BBQ
If the key to making great barbecue is loving great barbecue, then Andrew Soto is more than qualified for the job.
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February 22, 2021
BBQ News Roundup: How Texas Joints Are Surviving the Deep Freeze
Plus, families grilling in the cold, gas-station barbecue recommendations, and a poorly timed opening week.
BBQ Joint Reviews
February 12, 2021
Oak’d BBQ May Just Have the Best Desserts in Texas
Come for the meat, but stay for the key lime pie, two-layer chocolate caramel cake, and massive cookies.
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February 11, 2021
TM BBQ Club Newsletter – December 2020
The latest from Daniel Vaughn, exclusively for club members: where to eat near Lake Texoma, holiday recipes, and more.
BBQ Joint Reviews
February 11, 2021
The Original K&K Bar-B-Que Gave Its Owner a Heart Attack. Now, the Corsicana Joint Is Back.
You’ll need a nap after the loaded sandwiches, stuffed baked potatoes, and more from this family-owned spot.
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February 5, 2021
Kevin Bludso Is Ready to Mentor the Next Generation of Pitmasters
One of television’s favorite pitmasters has signed on to Preserve the Pit, a fellowship that hopes to continue the legacy of Black barbecue.
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February 4, 2021
BBQ News Roundup: Welcome to BBQ University
New schools are offering multiple ways to learn how to be a pitmaster, plus a rocket scientist’s take on barbecue.
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February 2, 2021
Burning Questions With Pitforks and Smokerings BBQ
With a name like that, this West Texas barbecue joint—not to mention its pitmaster—is just as awesome as you’d think.
BBQ Joint Reviews
February 1, 2021
The Fried Rib Tips Are Sacred at Mitch’s Corner Stop
The New Orleans–inspired dish is available every day except Sunday, when Mitch Davis preaches at the local Baptist church.
BBQ Recipes
January 26, 2021
Fort Worth Pitmasters Have Perfected Smoked Chicken Salad
This surprising barbecue dish is taking over local menus—and it's so good, our barbecue editor developed his own recipe.
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January 26, 2021
Burning Questions With Rejino Barbeque
Small-town barbecue and big-time passion were the ingredients to success for Aaron Rejino.
Recipes
January 22, 2021
Confit Smoked Chicken Thighs
This low and slow cooking technique locks in smoky flavor and juicy, tender meat.
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January 21, 2021
BBQ News Roundup: West Texas Gets Barbecue on the School Bus
Plus, Snow's reopens, Killen's expands, and an honest pitmaster job posting.
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January 19, 2021
What Brisket and Chocolate Have in Common (Besides Being Delicious)
Tomball's Tejas Chocolate & Barbecue is one of the best smoked-meat joints in the state, but it pours its heart into its bean-to-bar confections.
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January 7, 2021
BBQ News Roundup: A McKinney Staple Forced to Close
Plus, Houston’s most anticipated restaurant openings for 2021, Fidel Castro in a cowboy hat, and the end of #BrisketGate.
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January 5, 2021
’Cue Course: How to Make Chris and Ernie’s Brisket Elote from Panther City BBQ
The pitmasters behind Panther City BBQ, in Fort Worth, walk us through the process of making their Mexican corn specialty in this video series for TM BBQ Club.
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December 31, 2020
What Happened When I Attempted a Cornyn’d Beef Brisket
Hint: “Trim all visible fat."
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December 29, 2020
Burning Questions With Pustka Family Barbeque
Dustin Pustka grew up on barbecue. Now it’s his business.
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December 23, 2020
Dallas’s Back Country BBQ Community Is Helping a Pitmaster in Need
Plus, mask shirkers in Abilene and Greg Abbott's shocking barbecue tab.
Style & Design
December 17, 2020
How Six of Your Favorite Texans Are Celebrating the Holidays This Year
Tootsie Tomanetz, for one, is capping off this pandemic year with lots and lots of Christmas lights.
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December 11, 2020
Derek Allan’s BBQ Proves Brisket Belongs on a Biscuit
The Fort Worth joint is now serving Wagyu brisket on a biscuit from you'll never guess where.
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December 10, 2020
BBQ News Roundup: Massive Closures Are Coming for ’Cue Joints
A warning from the National Restaurant Association. Plus, Austin kicked off its annual 12 Days of Smoked Meat.
BBQ Joint Reviews
December 4, 2020
Estrada’s Texas Barbecue Serves a Guisada Breakfast Taco That’ll Last You Through Lunch
Mechanic turned pitmaster Randy Estrada and his wife Tessa created a menu of uniquely flavored meats and sides at the Creedmoor truck.
TM BBQ Club
December 1, 2020
’Cue Course: BBQ That’s Never Boring in Bellaire
Quy Hoang, Robin Wong, and Terry Wong of Blood Bros. BBQ, in Houston, teach us how to make the perfect barbecue sandwich in this video series for TM BBQ Club.
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November 28, 2020
A Celebrated Pitmaster on His Long Road to Recovery
Jordan Jackson once ran the pits at one of the best joints in the state—Bodacious Bar-B-Q, in Longview—but he says the drinking and the pressure were too much. Now he’s working for Aaron Franklin as he starts to rebuild his life.
BBQ Joint Reviews
November 27, 2020
Henry’s Barbecue Is a Small Food Truck With Big Dreams and a Great Burger
The Del Valle truck serves a well-executed barbecue menu, and its owners are hoping this is just the start.
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November 25, 2020
BBQ News Roundup: Last-Minute Thanksgiving Tips for Smoking a Turkey
Plus, pork processing plant managers behaving badly and $2,000 brisket.
Style & Design
November 25, 2020
Holiday Gift Guide: For the Backyard BBQer
Equipment, accessories, and treats for the home barbecue chef in your life.
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November 24, 2020
Burning Questions With Feges BBQ
From their first date to opening up their own joint, the dynamic duo of Houston's Erin Smith and Patrick Feges spill the (sweet) tea on life as a Texas barbecue power couple.
BBQ Joint Reviews
November 19, 2020
The JNL Trailer Serves Up Old-school Barbecue and Community Spirit
The Austin trailer is serving up a small, focused menu after narrowly escaping a pandemic-induced closing in April.
BBQ Joint Reviews
November 16, 2020
Thorndale Meat Market’s Dry-Aged Steak Is an Experiment in Funk
The first bite of one of Trey Felton’s cold-smoked, dry-aged ribeyes made our barbecue editor laugh with joy.
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November 12, 2020
BBQ News Roundup: Thanksgiving Tragedy at Greenberg Smoked Turkeys
A fire at the meat processing plant means no turkey for 200,000 customers. Plus, Feges in Houston now ships nationwide.
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November 1, 2020
Burning Questions With Charlie’s Bar-B-Que and Catering
Charles Brewer tells us about invaluable lessons from his grandfather and what to look for when trying a new joint.
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November 1, 2020
Burning Questions With Blood Bros. BBQ
From ’cue origin stories to the most surprising dishes, the Houston pitmasters answer our top questions.
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November 1, 2020
Burning Questions With LeRoy and Lewis Barbecue
Evan LeRoy tells us his top 3 favorite beverages to pair with barbecue, as well as how growing up in Austin shaped his success.
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November 1, 2020
Burning Questions With Convenience West
Marfa native Mark Scott on his surprising ’cue tool of choice and the benefits of getting outside your comfort zone.
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November 1, 2020
’Cue Course: How to Smoke a Whole Hog at Cattleack Barbeque
Todd David, of Cattleack Barbeque in Dallas, explains how to smoke a whole hog in this video series for TM BBQ Club.
Recipes
October 30, 2020
Truth Barbeque’s Triple Chocolate Cake
Leonard Botello IV shares a longtime family recipe that’s become a staple at the Houston joint.
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October 29, 2020
BBQ News: A Very Bad Take About Barbecue in America
Plus, our very own BBQ Fest culminates in a virtual backyard barbecue this Sunday.
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October 28, 2020
It’s Always a New Menu at Blood Bros. BBQ
The Houston barbecue joint keeps regulars on their toes with an ever-changing menu that calls on Hawaiian, Chinese, and Texan flavors.
BBQ Joint Reviews
October 23, 2020
A Former Police Officer Finds His Calling With Lonestar Sausage & BBQ
Kevin Mason has gone from selling his house-made links out of a patrol car to running an impressive joint in Houston.
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October 15, 2020
I’ll Be Missing ’Cue: Saluting Joints That Are Gone but Not Forgotten
The connections we make with some barbecue restaurants go way beyond brisket and chopped beef sandwiches.
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October 15, 2020
BBQ News Roundup: Want to Buy a Top 50 Barbecue Joint?
Hays Co. Bar-B-Que in San Marcos is for sale. Plus, Neely’s in Marshall closes after 93 years.
BBQ Joint Reviews
October 12, 2020
Dozier’s Has Been Making Traditional Texas Barbecue for 63 Years. Under New Pitmaster Jim Buchanan, It’s Even Better.
The Fulshear restaurant and meat market has spectacularly juicy smoked turkey, excellent sausage, and a peppery house-made mustard. Just don't go on a Tuesday.
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October 1, 2020
BBQ News Roundup: A Fort Worth Restaurant’s New Online “Meat Locker” Sells Brisket to Smoke at Home
Plus: Texas A&M scientists used eye-tracking tech to help 1775 BBQ in College Station design a new menu.
Recipes
September 25, 2020
Smoked Turkey Legs
In honor of the State Fair of Texas, here’s how to enjoy these annual treats at home.
Recipes
September 25, 2020
Most Restaurants Trash Their Leftover Fat. This Houston Barbecue Joint Made it a Signature Item
Plus: Feges BBQ's recipe for smoked sweet potatoes in beef fat.
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September 23, 2020
Blue Moon BBQ Is Back
The owners of the Hearne restaurant had planned to stay closed permanently, but reconsidered after hearing from loyal customers.
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September 18, 2020
BBQ News Roundup: John Mueller Has a New Joint, and Chris Shepherd and Aaron Franklin Have a New Beer
Plus: Look for a new hot dog cart from La Barbecue.
News & Politics
September 17, 2020
The Justice Department Has Fined Blue Bell More Than $17 Million for the Listeria Outbreak
It’s the largest penalty for a criminal food safety case in U.S. history.